On considering Soul Campaign

[thedemonhimself]

Really? Really. You're more of an idiot than I thought, woman. You're considering this for the sole purpose of causing confusion somewhere? Count me out. I refuse to pander to your whims.

...And no, I'm not concerned! Whether you pass out from exhaustion or not is none of my business.

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[cursemarked]

It's not so bad, really. [A light shrug] It could certainly be worse.

[thedemonhimself]

It isn't the place itself that bothers me. Judging from some of the others she's put people in, I'd say I'd have it good.

[cursemarked]

So she's one of those kinds? [There's a small, amused smile at that. Her sympathies, you have them]

Ah, forgive me. [A polite bow] I'm Rei Kurosawa. [She's gotten in the habit of introducing herself the Western way.] I'm afraid my mun might be somewhat to blame for this...

[thedemonhimself]

[There is really no reply to that. He just sighs and shrugs, giving an equally polite bow in return.]

Hijikata Toshizo. And she has really no one but herself to blame, even if someone else encouraged the idea.

[cursemarked]

Hijikata... [She trails off in a tone that suggest she knows that name and isn't sure if she should let him know that.]

Pleased to meet you. Has she given any thought to if you'll be a Meister or a Weapon?

[thedemonhimself]

Too much thought. I'm hoping she'll forget the whole thing before she gets that far.

[FAT CHANCE, HIJIKATA.]

[cursemarked]

Don't count on it. [She chuckles]

Still, if the war doesn't bother you-- like I said, it's not a bad place. And you don't have to fight; there are other options. If she won't be persuaded otherwise it's best to keep your options open, right?

[thedemonhimself]

Ah. I suppose that's true. It's something to think about, at the very least.

[cursemarked]

[Her smile boarders on playful]

I could always use help at my gallery.

[thedemonhimself]

...Well, it would be rude to refuse a lady's request.

[cursemarked]

[She brings a hand to her mouth to stifle her laughter, having not expected him to answer with that]

Perfect, I'll look forward to seeing you start. I'm sure I can keep you busy enough so you won't get bored! How do you feel about washing windows?

[She is so amused right now]

[thedemonhimself]

[Well, he's trying not to laugh himself. This is kinda funny.]

I can't say I've tried.

[cursemarked]

That's alright, I'm sure you'll pick it up quickly enough. [She needed this laughter after everything going down with her not!son's death.] I could always train you in photography instead.

There's not much left in this world that's as permanent as that.

[thedemonhimself]

Permanent, hmm?

[Tss... There's something about it that seems appealing, on the surface.]

Perhaps I'll look into it, too.

[cursemarked]

[Excuse her she's going to wax poetic to you for a minute. She is really passionate about her photography] Mm. That's why I love it so much. Even long after I'm dead, the photographs I took still be around; It's a part of me that'll always keep living.

[A smile; her tone is teasing] You're quickly working into my good favor.

[thedemonhimself]

...It's your passion, then.

[He can appreciate that! He might have a different one, but that's what makes them unique.]

Am I? Then this is working more to my benefit than I realized.

[cursemarked]

[Her smile warms] Yes. I almost gave it up completely at one point, but... I'm glad I picked it up again. Those skills helped me more than I thought they would... [A brief frown, because she's not sure she would have been able to defend herself so well against the spirits of the Manor of Sleep if she hadn't had those skills.

But the smile quickly returns, along with that amused look that she quickly tries to form into a more serious expression] Of course. Knowing me will get you far in Death City. A lot of people would be willing to help you if you mention me.

[T-trying not to laugh. It's true, but they're all young boys; and few girls]

[thedemonhimself]

Is that so? Miss Rei is a lady of talent, passion, and significant connection? This really is a lucky meeting, I see.

[Snrk. Sorry, it's just... very amusing, somehow. Maybe it's because he was so irritated just awhile ago, but there.]

[cursemarked]

[That manages to surprise her and she blushes despite herself, laughing brightly; her tone is teasing once more] I have my flaws, I'm sure. If you give me a couple minutes to think I'm sure I could find a few.

[She can tell he's amused though, and she feels better now that she's managed to cheer him up] You're not allowed to laugh at me. It's completely against the rules. [That she's just made up]

[worstdisguise]

[!]

Good morning, Hijikata-san.

can't stop grinning man I look like a dorkus

[thedemonhimself]

Please. Laughing at a person's flaws is outright crude.

[But yes, mood is much improved. Aww yes.]

[thedemonhimself]

[Oh... Well there's a face he didn't expect to see. One sleep later decided his fate, so now Hijikata is more resigned than anything.]

Ah. Good morning.

[sadistsword]

Well, well, Hijikata-san. You're not up to an adventure of a whole new kind?

HAHA I'm grinning too this is amazing. now we must meme it up until april.

[cursemarked]

[She just smiles at him, shaking her head]

You're in a better mood now, at least. I'm glad.

so amazing. Yes I approve, all the memes while I work on his voice

[thedemonhimself]

I suppose that's true. Thank you.